The Basics Of Moonbow Photography

By Bernice Terry


The moonbow or the moon rainbow is definitely one of the most beautiful sights to the human eye and is also a very great thing for photographers to grab on camera. Of course if one would want to capture a nice picture of a moon rainbow, there are some things that he must take of. So for those who are into moonbow photography, here are some tips.

Now the first thing to take note of is when the occurrence would actually appear. Now if one would want to catch it, he has to make sure to monitor the moon for its actions. Usually, moon rainbows will appear when there is a very bright and full moon and when the moon is very low in the night sky.

Now if one already has done his research and knows when to find the moon rainbow, then he must decide where he can shoot. The best place to be able to get a nice view would be somewhere on higher ground like a waterfall or at the top of a rock. Also, observe the exact location of the moon and make sure to point the camera where the moon is.

After doing some preparations on how to get the lunar bow, then the next thing to do would be to gather all of the equipment. Now one thing that the photographer should never do would be to bring out the flash. The flash may be useful in making the picture brighter but it will also destroy the light of the moonbow and will not show in the picture.

With regard to the equipment, then the most important thing to bring would be the camera. Another thing that is very crucial in the process would be the tripod in order to keep the camera still. It is very important that the photographer makes sure that the camera does not move around or shake because the photo will blur.

Since the photographer will be taking a picture somewhere near the waterfall or at the top of a rock, there is actually bound to be some mist. For this reason, one must always bring something to cover his lens to block the mist. By doing this, he is ensuring that his picture will be clear and in high definition.

One more recommended thing to do but is optional would be to bring a very wide angle lens. No one knows where the moon rainbow will pop out and even if one points his camera in a specific direction, this does not mean that the lunar bow will pop up there. That is why he must have a wide lens so he can capture a big portion of the scenery.

So if one is interested in doing some moonbow photography, then here are a few very useful tips. In order to capture this very rare occurrence, one must do his homework about where and how to find it. Also, one must need to pay close attention to details so that he can be able to capture it on film.




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